Re: Analysis Paralysis: Tamron 35-150 vs GM 70-200 II
I have the 35-150, the 70-200 II, the GM 100-400 and the x1.4/x2 converters. Had the Sigma 100-400.
On MTF 50 targets, the 70-200 is slightly sharper than the 35-150, but you really need to pixel peep at 100/200% to see it.
I like the OSS on the 70-200, which really works well. iBIS, without Yaw-axis correction, does not work as well at longer FL’s on non-OS lenses.
The 70-200 with the x1.4 stays sharp, but I am not happy with the sharpness/contrast with the x2, although many on this forum seem to be happy with the results. AI sharpening can help the converter shots. I really like the flexibility the x1.4 adds.
The 35-150 is an excellent/flexible lens and I find 35mm at f2 to be really useful for low-light and indoor shooting. It also provides decent wider angle subject separation.
With the 70-200, I get full 30 fps on the A1.
For street shooting, I can go more incognito with the black 35-150. When I pull out the white 70-200mm, I get a lot of people staring at me. I use Alphagvrd skins to somewhat mitigate this.
Comparing the 70-200mm to the 35-150 is like comparing apples to oranges, which is why I have both. If I had to choose just one, it would be the 35-150, for the flexibility. They are both absolutely outstanding lenses.
Re: Analysis Paralysis: Tamron 35-150 vs GM 70-200 II
I have the 35-150, the 70-200 II, the GM 100-400 and the x1.4/x2 converters. Had the Sigma 100-400.
On MTF targets, the 70-200 is slightly sharper than the 35-150, but you really need to pixel peep at 100/200% to see it.
I like the OSS on the 70-200, which really works well. iBIS, without Yaw-axis correction, does not work as well at longer FL’s on non-OS lenses.
The 70-200 with the x1.4 stays sharp, but I am not happy with the sharpness/contrast with the x2, although many on this forum seem to be happy with the results. AI sharpening can help the converter shots. I really like the flexibility the x1.4 adds.
The 35-150 is an excellent/flexible lens and I find 35mm at f2 to be really useful for low-light and indoor shooting. It also provides decent wider angle subject separation.
With the 70-200, I get full 30 fps on the A1.
For street shooting, I can go more incognito with the black 35-150. When I pull out the white 70-200mm, I get a lot of people staring at me. I use Alphagvrd skins to somewhat mitigate this.
Comparing the 70-200mm to the 35-150 is like comparing apples to oranges, which is why I have both. If I had to choose just one, it would be the 35-150, for the flexibility. They are both absolutely outstanding lenses.
Re: Analysis Paralysis: Tamron 35-150 vs GM 70-200 II
I have the 35-150, the 70-200 II, the GM 100-400 and the x1.4/x2 converters. Had the Sigma 100-400.
On MTF targets, the 70-200 is slightly sharper than the 35-150, but you really need to pixel peep at 100/200% to see it.
I like the OSS on the 70-200, which really works well. iBIS, without Yaw correction, does not work as well at longer FL’s on non-OS lenses.
The 70-200 with the x1.4 stays sharp, but I am not happy with the sharpness/contrast with the x2, although many on this forum seem to be happy with the results. AI sharpening can help the converter shots. I really like the flexibility the x1.4 adds.
The 35-150 is an excellent/flexible lens and I find 35mm at f2 to be really useful for low-light and indoor shooting. It also provides decent wider angle subject separation.
With the 70-200, I get full 30 fps on the A1.
For street shooting, I can go more incognito with the black 35-150. When I pull out the white 70-200mm, I get a lot of people staring at me. I use Alphagvrd skins to somewhat mitigate this.
Comparing the 70-200mm to the 35-150 is like comparing apples to oranges, which is why I have both. If I had to choose just one, it would be the 35-150, for the flexibility. They are both absolutely outstanding lenses.
Sep 10, 2022 at 06:08 AM
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